The Federation Referendum1899

In March the colonies of Australia, except Western Australia, voted in the Federation Referendum. Almost three-quarters of voters voted ‘yes’ to the federation of the colonies. In 1900 Queen Victoria gave her royal assent, making the Australian Constitution law. Western Australia voted in July 1900 to become a part of the Commonwealth.

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